Light conditions were again the order of the day at the Giraglia Rolex Cup, as the race committee repeated yesterday’s 17.1-nautical mile course for the final day of the inshore series. Proceedings commenced with five to six knots of breeze at 12.33 CEST.
It proved to be another successful day for Alegre (GBR), which has dominated her opposition. “Conditions today in a way were easier than yesterday except for one section of the race,” explains owner and skipper Andres Soriano, “we are very pleased with the crew work in these light conditions. It is important that everyone is in tune with the boat and that the crew gave their all under hot and uncomfortable conditions.” Tactician Chris Main was equally delighted with the yacht’s performance: “We had a really good race today, the wind played into the leaders’ hands as it shifted and followed us around. Last year we dominated the inshore series and finished second in the long race and we are now hoping to go one better this year.”